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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,666.82, 86,490.25 and 26,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,666.82, 86,490.25 and 26,069.53 is: 39,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,666.82 : 86,490.25 = 26,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,666.82/86,490.25 = 26,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,666.82x = 86,490.25 × 26,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,666.82x = 2,254,760,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,760,060.36/57,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,099.78

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